Boris Johnson wants no-bombing zone in Syria

Boris Johnson has suggested he wants MPs to rally behind proposals for a no-bombing zone in Syria.
The Foreign Secretary told the Commons he believes the “mood is certainly changing” in the UK for stronger action to halt the atrocities in Syria, although reiterated there is not “sufficient appetite” among Western allies.
Mr Johnson has previously judged military solutions such as a no-fly zone or no-bombing zone over Aleppo as “extremely difficult”, telling MPs last week the UK could not commit to such a scheme unless it was willing to take action against potential breaches.
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